Chena Hot Springs
- Soaking temperature
- 106°F
- Soakable
- Yes
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
the soaking pools run 106°F at Chena Hot Springs, a resort hot spring in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, managed by Chena Hot Springs Resort (private).
Closures and warnings
No lifeguards on duty. Outdoor natural hot springs lake is ages 18+ only. As of September 28, 2026.
Soaking
| Development | Resort |
|---|---|
| Soaking temperature | 106°F |
| Soakable | Yes Outdoor natural hot springs lake plus indoor pool and hot tubs for day visitors |
| Clothing | Swimsuit required |
| Soaking allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Spring |
| Typical depth | 4-4 ft |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
| Lifeguards | No lifeguards |
| Water clarity | Outdoor lake is not chlorinated; continuous flow-through; drained, cleaned, and refilled weekly |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Parking | On-site parking at 17600 Chena Hot Springs Road, Fairbanks area |
| Fee | Pool House day pass: adults 18-59 $20; seniors 60+ $18; children 6-17 $17; ages 5 and under free; towel rental $5 |
| Hours | Pool House open daily 7:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.; final admission 11:30 p.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Wheelchair access | Outdoor hot springs lake is accessible with assistance; wheelchair available to roll into the lake |
| Managed by | Chena Hot Springs Resort (private) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Showers | Yes |
| Note | Indoor heated pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, lockers, dressing rooms |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Chena Hot Springs open?
No lifeguards on duty. Outdoor natural hot springs lake is ages 18+ only. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Pool House open daily 7:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m.; final admission 11:30 p.m.
How hot is Chena Hot Springs?
The soaking pools run 106°F.
Can you soak at Chena Hot Springs?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Chena Hot Springs. No current is reported here. Lifeguards: No lifeguards.
How do you get to Chena Hot Springs?
The road in is paved. Parking: On-site parking at 17600 Chena Hot Springs Road, Fairbanks area.
Do you need a reservation for Chena Hot Springs?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is Chena Hot Springs free?
The fee is Pool House day pass: adults 18-59 $20; seniors 60+ $18; children 6-17 $17; ages 5 and under free; towel rental $5.
Is Chena Hot Springs clothing optional?
No. Swimsuits are required at Chena Hot Springs.
Nearby
Sources
3
- https://www.chenahotsprings.com/pool-house/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.fee / access.hours, hotSpring.soakingTempF, swimmerNotes.typicalDepthFt / waterClarityNote, hazardNote / wheelchairAccess / amenities, hotSpring.development / soakable / swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed)
- https://www.chenahotsprings.com/hot-springs/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs access.parking)
- https://www.chenahotsprings.com/camping-rvs/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs rules.camping)
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